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SEAT Leon

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L77 XLBMOT history

L77 XLB is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 120,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

L77 XLB black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
120,613 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 XLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L77 XLB was last recorded at 120,613 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 9,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,838 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,775 miles
Average per year
9,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,613 miles
  • 2024 – 110,838 miles
  • 2023 – 98,121 miles
  • 2022 – 87,829 miles
  • 2021 – 81,758 miles
  • 2020 – 72,324 miles
  • 2019 – 61,808 miles
  • 2018 – 48,864 miles
  • 2017 – 37,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,613 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advise , both sides

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,613 miles (+9,775)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,613 miles
    Test number
    567302759550
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advise , both sides

  2. Pass110,838 miles (+12,717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,838 miles
    Test number
    580335199072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking when driven, both sides
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,121 miles (+10,292)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,121 miles
    Test number
    993464314160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass87,829 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,829 miles
    Test number
    946993754543
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels spongey

  5. Fail87,803 miles (+6,045)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,803 miles
    Test number
    793052209692
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass81,758 miles (+9,434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,758 miles
    Test number
    306235703690
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,324 miles (+10,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,324 miles
    Test number
    380541347955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald on the inner shoulder

  8. Pass61,808 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,808 miles
    Test number
    280974371663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,247 miles (+9,383)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,247 miles
    Test number
    531344005959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,864 miles (+11,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,864 miles
    Test number
    715433435582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock damp

  11. Pass37,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,152 miles
    Test number
    458952478345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 XLB

Does L77 XLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 XLB expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 XLB?
The MOT on L77 XLB expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 XLB done?
L77 XLB was recorded at 120,613 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 9,505 miles a year.
Has L77 XLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 XLB has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 XLB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L77 XLB find?
L77 XLB failed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise , both sides.

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